The Japanese Zodiac system is very similar to the Chinese Zodiac system using the twelve 12 zodiac signs, where the astronomy and cosmology based system uses divination to measure time as well as to predict events in the future and determine a persons character. The Japanese zodiac system has minor changes from the Chinese zodiac system, for example the pig has been replaced by a boar. Also the Kanji for these characters are different than the ones in daily use. Japanese zodiac readings consider the following, Time Zone, Direction, Twelve 12 animal blocks, and personalities of the associated animals. The Japanese zodiac signs consist of, Uma Horse, Hitsuji Sheep, Saru Monkey, Tori Rooster, Inu Dog, Inoshishi Boar, Nezumi Rat, Ushi Ox, Tora Tiger, Usagi Rabbit, Tatsu Dragon, and Hebi Snake.

Symbol

Inoshishi 亥 (Pig)

Compatibility

Tiger, Rabbit, Sheep

Symbol Meaning

The sign of the Pig, chivalrous and gallant is what people are in the year of Pig. No matter whatever they do, they do it with all their strength. Fortitude and honesty are a few traits, and when it comes to making friends, there are not many but when they do make friends, they are for life. Anyone having a Boar Year friend are fortunate, for they are very loyal. They thirst for knowledge, even though they don’t talk too much. They are generally well informed and study often. Also quick tempered and dislike arguments. The Pig people love their loved ones, and no matter how bad problems get, Pig people try to work it out. For the Year of the Pig, compatible signs are Rabbits, and Sheep.